Catering Manager

The Angad Arts Hotel, located in the heart of St. Louis’s Grand Center Arts District, is looking for a Catering Manager to assist our sales and catering team and carry our mission of “engaging the creative in all people” through to all aspects of sales and events in the hotel.

At The Angad, we strive to create a uniquely entertaining environment by embracing and curating diverse experiences for all types of art including performance, fashion, literature, visual and events. We believe that the sales and events team and the leadership within helps us to deliver an experience for our guests that elicits surprise, delight, and joy.

The Angad Arts Hotel is a revitalized 12-story property offers 146 colorfully inspired guest rooms, including 38 suites. The nearly 8,000 square feet of meeting space offers two exquisite private event spaces, the city’s most magnificent outdoor rooftop bar and Commonwealth restaurant on the main floor of the hotel.

If you feel that your personality and drive mirror our vision, let’s chat. We are excited to have someone on our team who shares our passion for art and unique event creation.

Position Responsibilities:

As Catering Manager, you will be bringing awareness to existing and new clientele, as well as the overall markets. Maximizing the uniqueness within the property, showcase what sets Angad Arts Hotel apart from any other competitor and form lasting relationships.

We are looking for someone to think outside the box, utilize unique spaces and dream beyond the walls of each space. You will actively sell the space, while taking care of all the details from start to finish to ensure every event is as the guest envisioned.

Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy while communicating this with potential clients and maximizing uniqueness of the property.

Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.

Identifies and solicits new accounts from intel gathered within the comp set and networking through appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries

Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events

Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client.

Attends property specific receptions to generate leads and interact with customers.

Organize and execute local area blitzes and maintains active membership in local chapters of relevant organizations (MPI, ASAE, etc.)

Builds relationships with competitors in like roles to keep apprised of trends in the market

Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures.

Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information.

Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity.

Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of high school education, post-high school education preferred

Minimum of 3 years in hotel sales role, corporate experience required, association preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Outgoing personality

Always maintains a professional image through appearance and dress

Ability to work collaboratively with hotel service team in providing exceptional customer service

Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Ability to achieve sales goals

Excellent time management skills

Knowledge of Delphi highly preferred

Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Us:

Schulte Companies is a family of businesses that develop, manage, and invest in real estate, with a focus on hospitality, restaurant, office, and retail. Founded in 1999 as Schulte Hospitality Group, the company quickly grew to encompass all aspects of hotel management, development and financing. Schulte Hospitality Group is a professional hotel management and development company managing over 150 hotels in 32 states under brands from Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Graduate Hotels, as well as several independent, lifestyle, and boutique properties. Schulte Design Construction provides dedicated focus and quality craftsmanship to the organization's construction, renovation and design needs. Schulte Restaurant Group manages the company's retail and restaurant outlets. SRG is also the owner and operator of the largest Hot Chicken brand in the country: Joella's Hot Chicken. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Schulte Companies has 200 corporate employees and over 8,000 associates across the country.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Catering: 3 years (Required)
• Hotel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location